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Book I.
THE CHACE.
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First let the Kennel be the Huntsman's Care,Upon some little Eminence erect, 125And fronting to the ruddy Dawn; its CourtsOn either Hand wide op'ning to receiveThe Sun's all-chearing Beams, when mild he shines,And gilds the Mountain Tops. For much the Pack(Rous'd from their dark Alcoves) delight to stretch,And bask, in his invigorating Ray:Warn'd by the streaming Light, and merry Lark,Forth rush the jolly Clan; with tuneful ThroatsThey carol loud, and in grand Chorus join'dSalute the new-born Day. For not alone 135The vegetable World, but Men and BrutesOwn his reviving Influence, and joyAt his Approach. Fountain of Light! if ChanceSome envious Cloud veil thy refulgent Brow,In vain the Muses Aid, untouch'd, unstrung, 140

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